Posts From April, 2014

Drug abuse is not harmless. Even short-term use can have long-term effects, and these effects can harm the user and those closest to him or her.
The Effects of Alcohol Abuse
Abusing alcohol in your teen or young adult years can have a permanent effect on bone development. According to The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “chronic heavy drinking, particularly during adolescence and the young adult years, can dramatically compromise bone quality and may increase osteoporosis ... read more

How does that affect employers? According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, when compared with non–substance abusers, these employees are more likely to:
• Change jobs frequently
• Be late to or absent from work
• Be less productive employees
• Be involved in a workplace accident
• File a workers’ compensation claim
What can emloyers do?
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